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21) Red Jungle Fowl
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Red jungle fowl is very precious bird, being the ancestor of all the modern day chicken and having its existence today. Chicken plays a very crucial role in providing nutritional security. The present day high, yielding chicken varieties are the backbone of the multi million rupees poultry industry. In the process of genetic improvement of the domestic chicken for high production potential, apprehensions are that, while enormous gains have been made...
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There was only the bird book to tell her story. She left it as unfinished as her life seemed to be. The question of who she was led me to begin searching for the answers. Years ago I should have started searching while she was still alive; however, I did not really know about her until it was too late. I refused to have her life and legacy forgotten, and yet I was so slow in acting. I suppose there are those who would say that I should not invade...
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From renowned National Wildlife Federation naturalist and TV host David Mizejewski comes a new book to show you how to create a magical ecosystem right in your backyard! Invite beautiful songbirds, colorful butterflies, buzzing bees and other fascinating wildlife by nurturing a wildlife habitat garden. With more than 200 high-quality photographs, lists of the best native plants to support wildlife and 17 gardening projects the whole family can enjoy,...
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Falcon Pocket Guide: Birds of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 250 of the most common and sought-after bird species in the region. Anatomically correct illustrations and detailed descriptions about each bird's prominent physical attributes and natural habitat make it easy to identify birds in your backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Informative and beautiful to peruse, this is the essential resource when you're out in the...
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Guía aves de Chile es una invitación a detenerse y observar a nuestro alrededor las múltiples especies que habitan en el país, ya sea en la playa, el bosque, la montaña o hasta en la plaza y el jardín de su casa.
Un libro indispensable para distinguir cuarenta aves y aprender cómo reconocerlas y dónde observarlas en su estado natural. Con más de doscientas fotografías, este ejemplar multimedia le permite, además escuchar el canto de los...
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"Meinie" is an old English word for "many"-"in the sense of 'a many' persons attending one, as bridesmaids," the author explains in a preface. This 1873 work looks at avian life through the eyes of both a poet and scientist, compiling lectures delivered at Oxford on the robin, the swallow, and the dabchick.
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It may come as a surprise to some people, but tabloid newspaper coverage of the ornithological world does actually extend beyond cheap innuendos about tits and shags. For this we can thank one journalist more than any other Stuart Winter. A birder since childhood, he has maintained a constant presence in the world of the tabloid news since the mid-1990s, bringing innumerable stories about birds and birdwatchers to the masses in the process. This enthralling...
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The Marbled Murrelet is a small auk that lives along the West Coast of North America from California to Alaska. It is a seabird related to the murre and puffin but unlike its larger relatives that breed in huge colonies on small offshore islands, it nests by itself on the mainland. These unusual habits made it one of the most obscure birds in North America until a nest was finally discovered in 1974. It had kept its nest site a secret longer than...
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About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
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This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press will help you identify-quickly and easily-the birds you are most likely to see. It tells you:
What to look for
Where and when to look
How to attract birds
Range maps show where each bird is found, and handy tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs, nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.
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Stuart Winters Tales of a Tabloid Twitcher earned many plaudits in 2010, as the birder journalist who brought the subjects of birdwatching and conservation to millions of red-top readers over a period of more than a decade shared some of his most captivating scoops. This second installment of tales follows a similar format and covers stories from around the world. Each of the 20 or so chapters covers a range of tales and issues at a rapid pace, and...
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Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
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The new season begins. The geese return... Selected as a NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR by The TimesThe arrival of huge flocks of geese in the UK is one of the most evocative and powerful harbingers of winter; a vast natural phenomenon to capture the imagination. So Stephen Rutt found when he moved to Dumfries one autumn, coinciding with the migration of thousands of pink-footed geese who spend their winter in the Firth. Thus began an extraordinary odyssey.
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This book is about my birding adventures with family and friends. The places I traveled near and far in my search for birds. The many beautiful places I visited that I may not have ever visited if not for my hobby of birding. My many first-time experiences that wouldn't have happened if not for birding. I made new friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow birders. The time spent with family searching for birds strengthened our bonds and created...
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"Richard Crossley, Winner of the 2012 ABA Robert Ridgway Award for Publications in Field Ornithology, American Birding Association" "One of The Guardian's Best Nature Books of 2013, chosen by Stephen Moss" Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder and photographer and the award-winning author of The Crossley ID Guide series (Princeton/Crossley Books), which has been recognized for its pioneering approach to bird identification. He is...
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This exhaustively researched, clearly written, and profusely illustrated book is the essential volume on backyard chicken keeping
Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you're considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a...
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With its enchanting song, striking orange bill and endearing willingness to share our living space, the blackbird is one of our best-loved birds. But robins, swifts, goldfinches and blue tits captivate us equally and, in The Blackbird Diaries, Karen Lloyd shares her deep-rooted affection for British wildlife and issues a clarion call for the conservation of endangered habitats and species — most notably the curlew, Europe's largest wading bird.
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An important tool of a birdwatcher is a good identification guide. Most cover the birds of Europe and few deal exclusively with Ireland. This first photographic identification guide to the birds of Ireland has over 1,600 photos of more than 260 species, in an easy, quick-reference format. With eight to fifteen images per species, the key identification features of each bird are shown, with concise descriptions and pointers to indicate important features....
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When Christian Hagenlocher left home to go birding in January he had little confidence it would evolve into an opportunity many birders only dream about. The 26-year-old Biology teacher turned 2016 into a record-breaking Big Year, spotting over 750 species of birds across North America and becoming the youngest person to do so. Inspired by previous birding quests including Kenn Kaufman's 'Kingbird Highway' and Roger Tory Peterson's 'Wild America',...
40) Parrots
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Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidæ, or Parrots, The greater part of them species hitherto unfigured, containing forty-two lithographic plates, drawn from life, and on stone.
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